Professional Paint Work Since 1926
Professional Auto Painting Services in Tampa, FL
Tampa Auto Painting, From Brushes to the Spray Booth
Auto painting at Dixie Paint & Body Shop goes back to 1926, when Giuseppe Traina opened our doors and every car was painted by hand with brushes. Today we spray in a climate-controlled booth with premium paints. The standard hasn't moved. We don't just paint cars, we restore their beauty and protect your investment.
Car Painting Jobs We Handle in the Booth
Complete Vehicle Repainting
A full professional paint job, whether you're restoring a classic, refreshing a daily driver or changing colors entirely. Showroom-quality results, start to finish.
Collision Paint Repair
After the body work is done, we match and blend paint over the repaired area so nobody can tell where the damage was.
Scratch & Chip Repair
Key scratches, shopping cart marks, chips from road debris. We repair and touch up the damaged paint before it turns into a rust spot.
Bumper & Panel Painting
Single panels, bumpers or trim pieces, painted and color matched so they sit flush with the paint around them.
Color Matching & Blending
Our painters use computerized color matching systems to get the match right, even on older or faded paint.
Clear Coat Restoration
Faded, peeling or damaged clear coat brought back to its original gloss and protection.
Custom Paint Work
Racing stripes, custom colors, the idea you have been sketching for years. We can bring it to life.
Paint Damage Tampa Weather Causes
Roofs and Hoods Baked by the Sun
Florida sun goes after the flat surfaces first. Chalky roofs and peeling hoods are the most common paint problem we see on cars that live outside.
Lovebug Season Etching
Every May and September the lovebugs swarm, and their splatter is acidic. Left a few days on a hot hood, it eats into the clear coat.
Parking Garage Scrapes
Tight downtown garage ramps leave long scrapes on bumper corners and rocker panels. Mostly cosmetic, but the bare spots need sealing.
A Replaced Part That Doesn't Match
A new bumper cover or door from the parts counter arrives in primer or the wrong shade. It needs painting and blending to belong on your car.
A Classic Ready for Its Next Chapter
Old paint, old color, maybe a different color you always wanted. A full respray is where a restoration starts to look finished.
How Three Generations of Painters Prep and Spray
Nearly 100 Years of Paint Expertise
Three generations of painters have refined our techniques, combining old-world craftsmanship with modern technology.
State-of-the-Art Paint Booth
Our climate-controlled spray booth holds temperature and humidity steady, which matters in a town where the air outside is soaked half the year.
Premium Paint Products
We use only high-quality automotive paints and clear coats chosen for durability, color retention and gloss.
Computer Color Matching
Color matching technology gets precise matches, even for vehicles with unique or faded original paint.
Detailed Surface Preparation
Prep is the foundation of any great paint job. Every surface gets sanded and cleaned properly so the paint grips and lays smooth.
Your Auto Painting Job, Step by Step
01
Thorough Assessment
We look at your vehicle's current paint and talk through what you want it to look like.
02
Precise Color Matching
Using computerized systems, we mix an exact match for repairs or record your chosen custom color.
03
Expert Surface Preparation
We sand, prime and prepare every surface for proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
04
Professional Application
Our experienced painters lay down base coats, color coats and clear coats inside the controlled spray booth.
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Quality Control Inspection
Angelo personally inspects every paint job to ensure it meets our exacting standards before delivery.
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Final Detailing
We polish and detail the newly painted car before you pick it up.
Auto Painting Prices and Free Estimates
Free Painting Estimates
We see the car before we name a price
Competitive Pricing
Quality work at fair prices
Premium Paint Products
Long-lasting, fade-resistant finishes
All Makes & Models
Foreign and domestic vehicles
Custom Work Available
Priced to the design you bring us
Personal Quality Control
Owner-inspected results
Paint Work for Classics, Fleets and Insurance Claims
Restoration Projects
Bringing classic cars back to their original glory with period-correct colors and finishes.
Insurance Claims
Working with insurance companies to restore accident-damaged paint work to pre-loss condition.
Fleet Vehicles
Professional painting for commercial fleets with volume pricing available.
Personal Vehicles
From daily drivers to weekend toys, every vehicle gets the same attention to detail.
Auto Painting for Cars From Across Hillsborough County
A quality paint job isn't just about looks. It protects the metal from rust, corrosion and the salt air that drifts in off the bay. If you searched automotive painting near me from Ybor City or anywhere around central Tampa, the shop at 3426 N 15th Street is close. We also take cars booked for paint damage repair in Tampa, Brandon paint repairs and Temple Terrace refinishing. Panels straightened during accident damage repair come back to the booth for the same blended finish.
Auto Painting Questions From Tampa Car Owners
Can you match the paint on an older or faded car?
Yes. Our painters use computerized color matching systems built for exactly that, because years of Florida sun shift a color away from its factory code. The new paint is blended into the panels next to it so the line disappears.
How much does it cost to repaint a car?
A single panel and a full color change are very different jobs, so we price each one after we see the car. The estimate is free, and if you already have a number from another shop, bring it in. Our pricing is competitive for the quality we deliver.
Can you fix scratches without painting the whole car?
Usually, yes. Car scratch repair and chip touch-ups stay limited to the damaged area. When a scratch goes through the clear coat and color, we refinish that panel and blend it, not the whole car.
Do you paint just a bumper?
Yes. We do bumper painting whether the cover was scuffed on a parking post or replaced after an accident. We color match it to the body so it doesn't look like a different shade in daylight.
Lovebugs etched my hood. Can that be fixed?
If the marks are only in the clear coat, clear coat restoration often brings the gloss back. If the acid ate through to the color, the panel gets refinished. Either way, wash them off within a day or two during lovebug season to keep it from happening again.
Get Your Free Painting Estimate
Looking for an auto paint shop near me that still has the owner checking the work? That's us. Bent metal goes to our collision repair team first, then straight into paint.
Have an estimate from another shop? Bring it to us. Our experience and efficiency allow us to deliver superior results at competitive prices. Riverview drivers can book paint touch-ups in Riverview the same way, and you can read what our customers say before you call.
From our family's hands to your driveway. Experience nearly 100 years of painting perfection, starting with Giuseppe Traina's first shop.
Dixie Paint & Body Shop, Inc.
3426 N 15th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM